Southern Colorado

I promised you I'd post more photos of Mesa Verde and then the days just flew by, as always, and I'm just now sharing.

This reminded me so much of the Grand Canyon.

I believe this was a Kiva; somehow a week ago seems like a long time ago and remembering the details isn't there-I gave the Park newsletter to my daughter for planning a trip and homeschooling.

I have always been drawn to First Peoples/Native American culture and this was no exception. I will say visiting in the middle of a hot spell did not make for my wanting to get out and hike too much.  I appreciate the tours and if they weren't so expensive, we would have gone on some.  If you ever get a chance to visit this wonderland, by all means do.
It's Thankful Thursday and I'm just thankful to have such a rich and incredible life.  There are so many others who aren't enjoying health or contentment, it makes me grateful for every day.
Blessings, Noreen

Southern Colorado

Happy Friday Friends, It is so good to be home! I love going on adventures but truly there is no place like home. We found this old cabin on the side of the road and couldn't resist getting a photo.

This is Chimney Rock and from a distance the base looks like a pyramid, although none of our photos show the other side that is really clear.  Ancient Puebloan people lived there about 1,000 yrs ago, according to archaeologists.

So impressive, rising out of the ground; makes you wonder who designed this and the significance of it. There is speculation that it was built to coincide with astronomical observances.

Mesa Verde's, the nations largest preserve which includes 600 cliff dwellings.  The weather was cloudy when we were there so the colors are as vibrant as you might see online; let me tell you it was spectacular.

This is the Cliff Palace that has 200 rooms.  Tourists are able to access some areas but not all-thankfully.
I will say that it was warm on Tuesday and although we live at almost 5,000 feet, I was very winded just walking here.  I will say that we had already walked about 20 blocks in Durango and that might have tired me out before we even got here.  The Park has done a wonderful job with maintaining this area and keeping the crowds under control and traffic flowing.

We do have more photos and I will post them but just wanted to share this with you-doesn't it look like a wonderful way to start the day. I have never gone up in a balloon, other than one that was tethered to the ground at a festival, but it does look fun.  May you soar with eagles today.
Joy to you!  Noreen